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Apr 26, 2003 | 08:41 PM

killain

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Carpet install problems

What is the best way to soften carpet so it can be glued in place? :bb

Apr 26, 2003 | 08:59 PM

Bobchad

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Re: Carpet install problems (killain)

Lay it out and let it get warm.

I didn't glue mine. The angles combined with the seats, etc. made it stay in place.

Apr 26, 2003 | 10:15 PM

gmcclurg

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Re: Carpet install problems (Bobchad)

If you are using a molded set, you shouldn't have to glue it. It will lay flat

Apr 26, 2003 | 10:20 PM

Greg

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Re: Carpet install problems (gmcclurg)

Are you talking about the smaller pieces like the kick panels or speaker covers? Or the whole floor area? If it's the small pieces, try a blow drier on them or, depending where you live, 15 minutes in the hot sun should do it. I don't usually glue the floor area down.
Post a pic when it's done.
Good luck, Greg

Apr 27, 2003 | 06:02 AM

killain

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Re: Carpet install problems (Greg)

Thanks Greg, I live in Pennsylvania and Sunday is going to be a warm day. I'll try leaving them out in the sun. It's the kick panals I'm doing right now and the two pieces are about six years old and left over from the front carpet set I installed then. I'm now carpeting the rear area and that carpet is larger but the base is still firm. I suppose this is a summer only job? Thank you for your help. :)

Apr 28, 2003 | 12:41 PM

UKPaul

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Re: Carpet install problems (killain)

I'm doing my front carpets at the moment & found that the floor pan is covered in black bitumen (or someting similar). Is this normal????
:cheers:

Apr 28, 2003 | 12:52 PM